Examples of civilized in a Sentence

A civilized society must respond to crime with fairness and justice. Stop yelling. We have to be more civilized about this. Try to act like a civilized human being! a civilized way to spend the evening

Recent Examples on the Web Parell and Potter wondered about their next steps — this time, in the civilized world. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2021 More than a century ago, the barren mountaintop above Altadena was transformed into a resort where the wealthy came to party in a civilized manner, breathe fresh air and immerse themselves in nature — all without setting foot on a trail. — Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2021 In order to exterminate and subjugate the barbaric, the armies and pioneers representing the civilized world used gunpowder and terror. — Jd Linville, Variety, 2 Nov. 2021 Each of these stages was more productive and more civilized than the last, but also less equal and less free. — George Scialabba, The New Republic, 1 Nov. 2021 True to Buckley’s legacy, NRI’s debate series at Old Parkland provides a forum for civilized debate and discussion — lessons that important legacy still teaches us today. — Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 3 Oct. 2021 That doesn’t mean those pushing for more civilized dialogue are wasting their time trying to persuade people to be more tolerant of opposing views. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2021 Here, with me in the back of a perfectly civilized natural wine haunt on the final summer Friday night, are the last two twenty-somethings who actually want to be in publishing. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2021 The ultimate current model is the AMG G63, a luxury SUV capable of climbing a 45-degree grade and tearing up the tarmac while delivering a surprisingly civilized ride. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2021

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